Old Fashioned Fourth planned in Brockport

The cake walk during the July 4, 2016 Old Fashioned Fourth in Brockport. Photo by Caurie Putnam

The popular Brockport tradition of an Old Fashioned Fourth of July returns to the Morgan-Manning House for the 36th year this July 4, 2017.

This year’s event begins at 10 a.m. on the lawn of the house (located at 151 Main St.) with a flag raising ceremony and songs by the Brockport Summer Community Choir (directed by Liz Banner).

The Children’s Parade begins immediately after, at about 10:30 a.m.  It features families and kids of all ages in patriotic attire riding or pushing tricycles, bicycles, strollers, carriages, and pulling wagons also suitably decorated. Join the parade around the block starting in front of Morgan-Manning House.

Following the Children’s Parade, a concert will begin around 11 a.m.  The Brockport Community Concert Band (directed by Shawn Halquist) will play patriotic tunes, marches, movie themes, and 

At 12:15 p.m., The Brockport Big Band will perform sounds of composers like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Stan Kenton from the 1940’s Big Band Jazz era.

Various Activities through the day include:

• Food and refreshments for purchase from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Free old fashioned children’s games from noon to 1 p.m. 
• Cake Walk at 1:30 p.m. (.25 a round).
• Free tours of the Morgan-Manning House  at 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

The Western Monroe Historical Society sponsors the Old Fashioned Fourth of July.  Admission is free. For more information call (585) 637-3645 or visit www.morganmanninghouse.org.

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